Other Medical Resources
What other medical resources are available to me?
 Medical plan coverage other than the Pinellas County Group Health Plan is available on an individual basis through UnitedHealthOne  at www.goldenrule.com or by calling 1-800-444-8990.There are choices such as copay plans, high deductible plans and short term plans.
 Blue Cross Blue Shield is also a provider of individual plans. If you are under age 65, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida offers a range of products to suit a variety of needs. If you are looking for temporary coverage, a major medical insurance policy, traditional or comprehensive coverage or a plan that is compatible with a Health Savings Account.
Health Insurance Resource Center strive to make you a better-informed consumer to aid you in your quest to secure and keep an adequate health plan for your family, regardless of your individual situation. They put the pieces of the medical insurance puzzle together for you in the Health Insurance 101 section, as well as shifting through the best information from across the Internet throughout their pages. Finding individual health insurance for your family can be confusing. They provide several tools to help you make better choices.
Cover Florida allows insurers to create innovative health insurance products that are affordable and guaranteed to Floridians who have been without insurance for at least six months, or who are recently unemployed – even if there are pre-existing health conditions. The coverage is voluntary for both individuals and for employers, and employees can even take their coverage with them if they change jobs.
 HealthCare.gov is a federal website that provides resources on private insurance plans, public programs, and community services that are available to you.
US Uninsured Help Line can provide information and resources to uninsured individuals and/or families. Call toll-free 800-234-1317.
 Florida State Health Insurance - provides options for those that have been denied health insurance coverage or for those that do not have the financial resources to pay the hefty insurance premiums for private insurance.
Florida Discount Drug Card Program - lowers the cost of prescriptions for all Florida residents. As long as you are a Florida resident, you qualify! For more information, visit their website or call 866-341-8894.
 Medicaid information can be found at ACCESS Florida .
Their website is www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ .
 Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19.
It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income. Florida KidCare also offers several ways for you to pay your monthly premium. There are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare:
If you find that you are unable to participate in other insurance plans, perhaps you will find benefits available through the Pinellas County Health Department . Information can be found at www.pinellashealth.com or perhaps by calling 727-820-4242. They have primary care services for those that are uninsured.
Pinellas County's Health and Human Services also provides medical, dental and prescription assistance programs. For information and details about the programs and how to apply for these benefits, visit their website at www.pinellascounty.org/humanservices .
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